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Struggling with "big words" is a common hurdle for developing readers. This educational graphic provides a clear, actionable 5-step strategy for reading unfamiliar words, giving students the confidence to tackle complex text independently.
This visual guide is an essential tool for phonics instruction, literacy centers, and reading intervention (RTI) groups.
Breaking Down Complex Words: The Decoding Process
Using the example word "unexplainable," the graphic demonstrates how to systematically deconstruct a word to improve reading fluency and comprehension:
Look for Prefixes: Identify the beginning word parts (like "un-").
Find the Suffix: Spot the ending parts (like "-able").
Identify the Root Word: Isolate the base or root (like "explain").
Chunk the Syllables: Break the remaining parts into manageable pieces.
Blend and Read: Put the sounds back together to read the full word.
Why Teachers Love This Phonics Resource:
Promotes Literacy Independence: Shifts students away from "guessing" and toward active word analysis.
Visual Learning Aid: Works perfectly as an anchor chart or a desktop reference for small group instruction.
Builds Vocabulary: By focusing on morphemes (prefixes, roots, and suffixes), students learn to unlock the meaning of new words.
Supports Science of Reading: Aligns with research-based practices for decoding and structural analysis.
Help your students move from "stuck" to "fluent" with this print-and-go decoding graphic!
Once purchased, you will be directed to an immediate download.
Format: PDF
Pages: 1
Struggling with "big words" is a common hurdle for developing readers. This educational graphic provides a clear, actionable 5-step strategy for reading unfamiliar words, giving students the confidence to tackle complex text independently.
This visual guide is an essential tool for phonics instruction, literacy centers, and reading intervention (RTI) groups.
Breaking Down Complex Words: The Decoding Process
Using the example word "unexplainable," the graphic demonstrates how to systematically deconstruct a word to improve reading fluency and comprehension:
Look for Prefixes: Identify the beginning word parts (like "un-").
Find the Suffix: Spot the ending parts (like "-able").
Identify the Root Word: Isolate the base or root (like "explain").
Chunk the Syllables: Break the remaining parts into manageable pieces.
Blend and Read: Put the sounds back together to read the full word.
Why Teachers Love This Phonics Resource:
Promotes Literacy Independence: Shifts students away from "guessing" and toward active word analysis.
Visual Learning Aid: Works perfectly as an anchor chart or a desktop reference for small group instruction.
Builds Vocabulary: By focusing on morphemes (prefixes, roots, and suffixes), students learn to unlock the meaning of new words.
Supports Science of Reading: Aligns with research-based practices for decoding and structural analysis.
Help your students move from "stuck" to "fluent" with this print-and-go decoding graphic!
Once purchased, you will be directed to an immediate download.
MLS: 4.RF.3.A.a 5.RF.3.A.a 4.RF.3.A.b 5.RF.3.A.b
CCSS: RF.4.3.a L.4.4 RF.5.3.a L.5.4.b RF.3.3.c RF.3.3.b RF.3.3.c
